National Lok Adalat 2025: How to get pending traffic e-challans removed/resolved; eligible challans, list of courts and more

National Lok Adalat on September 13, 2025

The National Lok Adalat 2025, scheduled for September 13, will provide vehicle owners across India with an opportunity to clear pending traffic e-challans. Organised under the Legal Services Authorities Act, the initiative aims to ease the burden of minor disputes on courts while offering citizens a simple and cost-effective way to settle challans.

The 2025 Lok Adalat primarily covers common traffic violations such as driving without a seat belt or helmet, over-speeding, missing Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates, wrong parking, and ignoring traffic signs. Vehicle owners can also settle cases of incorrectly issued challans. Relief will come in the form of reduced fines or complete waivers, depending on the case.

However, the scheme excludes serious offences. Drunk driving, hit-and-run cases, negligent driving leading to death, racing, driving by minors, and vehicles used in criminal activities will not be considered. Cases already pending in courts or challans issued in states other than the one hosting the Lok Adalat are also outside its scope.

To make use of the National Lok Adalat, vehicle owners need to complete an online registration before the hearing date. While the exact process may differ slightly across states, the general steps are as follows:

Check the status of your traffic challans on your state traffic police website or through the Parivahan portal.

Go to the website of your State Legal Services Authority. For Delhi, visit the Delhi Traffic Police website and access the Lok Adalat registration option.

3. Get token and appointment letter After submitting vehicle and challan details, you will be issued a token number along with a confirmation slip or appointment letter. Download and keep a printed copy.

4. Attend the Lok Adalat session On September 13, bring the appointment letter, token, and original documents such as vehicle papers and challan receipts to the assigned court venue.

5. Settlement and payment Your case will be taken up by the Lok Adalat bench. Depending on eligibility, the fine may be lowered or waived. Pay the revised amount at the counter and collect the official receipt.

For Delhi residents, sessions will be held across multiple district courts, including:

Tis Hazari Court

Dwarka Court

Rohini Court

Saket Court

Patiala House Court

Karkardooma Court

Rouse Avenue Court

In addition to these, Lok Adalat proceedings will also take place at the High Court of Delhi, Permanent Lok Adalats, and other tribunals handling consumer or recovery disputes. Similar setups will operate across other states to ensure wide accessibility.

Not all traffic violations are eligible for settlement at the Lok Adalat. The initiative primarily focuses on compoundable, minor traffic offences.

Driving without a seatbelt or helmet

Jumping a red light

Wrongly issued challans

Over-speeding

Driving without a valid PUC certificate

Wrong parking

Driving without a license (in certain cases)

Ignoring traffic signs

Driving without a number plate

Drunk driving

Hit-and-run cases

Negligent driving causing death or injury

Driving by minors

Unauthorized racing

Vehicles used in criminal activity

Challans from other states

Cases already pending in regular courts